| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| buoy |
a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| interpretation |
the act or process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| overcome |
to win against or defeat; to get over or past. |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |